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Public high school
Daliwonga Secondary School
Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Daliwonga Secondary School is a public high school in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 016 learners and 34 educators, about 29.9 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Gauteng (1 330 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 91.8% of its 184 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
91.8% of the school's 184 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 160 | 130 | 81.3% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 196 | 187 | 95.4% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 184 | 169 | 91.8% | 89.1% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 016 |
| Educators (2025) | 34 |
| Learners per educator | 29.9 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 54% of 153 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700132043 |
| Exam centre number | 8132043 |
Address and location
| Street address | 201, Koma, Dube, Soweto, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 317 Orlando 1804 |
| Suburb / area | Soweto |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg Central |
| Circuit | 6 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800038 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
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Questions about Daliwonga Secondary School
Is Daliwonga Secondary School a public or private school?
Daliwonga Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Daliwonga Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 4 school.
What is Daliwonga Secondary School's matric pass rate?
91.8% of its 184 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 81.3%, 2024 95.4%.
How many learners are at Daliwonga Secondary School?
1 016 learners and 34 educators (about 29.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 54% of 153 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Daliwonga Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700132043. Its exam centre number is 8132043.
Where is Daliwonga Secondary School?
201, Koma, Dube, Soweto, Johannesburg. It is in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. Phone 011 982 8396.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.